Welcome to Athens

Informational Video on Athens and Limestone County

BICENTENNIAL CELEBRATION

Julian Newman Elementary in Athens won the 2017 classroom contest held by Alabama 200

Athens will turn 200 on Nov. 19, 2018.

Athens
became a city before Alabama became a state, and the city is gearing up
to celebrate its Bicentennial in conjunction with the State of Alabama
kicking off this spring with a three-year statewide Bicentennial
celebration.